“We Live in the Shadows”: The Epistemic Injustice of Imprisonment and the Denial of Financial Costs Imposed on Women
Published online on February 25, 2026
Abstract
Feminist Criminology, Ahead of Print.
Drawing on the accounts of 49 women, we argue that supporting a family member in custody drives women deeper into poverty, whilst shame, stigma and caring burdens diminish their social networks. This resonates with a growing evidence base that ...
Drawing on the accounts of 49 women, we argue that supporting a family member in custody drives women deeper into poverty, whilst shame, stigma and caring burdens diminish their social networks. This resonates with a growing evidence base that ...